Rich and poor in Washington

Census figures where Washington's richest, poorest live

By BY LEVI PULKKINEN

on September 18, 2014 4:58 PM

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It’s hardly news that the gap between rich and poor is growing in the United States – it has been doing so for generations, and recently released Census Bureau figures show 2013 was no exception. Click through to see how Washington’s cities stack up in terms of haves and have-nots. First, a look at how the cities compare in terms of percentage of families living on more than $200,000 a year in income. Then we rank the same 16 bigger cities by percent of families living in poverty. Check it out.

It’s hardly news that the gap between rich and poor is growing in the United States – it has been doing so for generations, and recently released Census Bureau figures show 2013 was no exception. Click

It’s hardly news that the gap between rich and poor is growing... Photo-6882918.93955 - seattlepi.com

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About 6.5 percent
of American families boast incomes above $200,000 a year, according to the
Census Bureau’s 2013 American Community Survey. The results released Thursday
offer insight into the nation’s larger communities; due to sample sizes, the
survey doesn’t accurately probe communities smaller than 65,000 people.

About 6.5 percent of American families boast incomes above $200,000 a year, according to the Census Bureau’s 2013 American Community Survey. The results released Thursday offer insight into the nation’s

About 7 percent of Washington families have annual incomes over $200,000, according to American Community Survey results released Thursday. Click though to see how the state’s cities with more than 65,000 residents compare, then keep clicking to see the cities ranked by percentage of residents in poverty. less

About 7 percent of Washington families have annual incomes over $200,000, according to American Community Survey results released Thursday. Click though to see how the state’s cities with more than 65,000 ... more

16. Pasco: In this Washington city, 1 percent of families have annual incomes above $200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of error, given in percentage points, was 1.4.

16. Pasco: In this Washington city, 1 percent of families have annual incomes above $200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of error, given in percentage points, was 1.4.

15. Bellingham:
In this Washington city, 1 percent of families have annual incomes above
$200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of
error, given in percentage points, was 1.3.

15. Bellingham: In this Washington city, 1 percent of families have annual incomes above $200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of error, given in percentage points, was

14. Spokane
Valley: In this Washington city, 1.5 percent of families have annual incomes
above $200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin
of error, given in percentage points, was 1.2. (Photo by theslowlane/Flickr) less

14. Spokane Valley: In this Washington city, 1.5 percent of families have annual incomes above $200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of error, given in percentage points, ... more

13. Everett: In
this Washington city, 1.5 percent of families have annual incomes above
$200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of
error, given in percentage points, was 0.9.

13. Everett: In this Washington city, 1.5 percent of families have annual incomes above $200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of error, given in percentage points, was

12. Yakima: In
this Washington city, 1.6 percent of families have annual incomes above
$200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of
error, given in percentage points, was 1.2.

12. Yakima: In this Washington city, 1.6 percent of families have annual incomes above $200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of error, given in percentage points, was

11. Spokane: In
this Washington city, 3.1 percent of families have annual incomes above
$200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of
error, given in percentage points, was 1.1.

11. Spokane: In this Washington city, 3.1 percent of families have annual incomes above $200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of error, given in percentage points, was

10. Vancouver: In
this Washington city, 3.5 percent of families have annual incomes above
$200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of
error, given in percentage points, was 1.2.

10. Vancouver: In this Washington city, 3.5 percent of families have annual incomes above $200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of error, given in percentage points, was

9. Kennewick: In
this Washington city, 3.8 percent of families have annual incomes above
$200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of
error, given in percentage points, was 2.

9. Kennewick: In this Washington city, 3.8 percent of families have annual incomes above $200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of error, given in percentage points, was

8. Tacoma: In this Washington city, 3.9 percent of families have annual incomes above $200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of error, given in percentage points, was 1.2.

8. Tacoma: In this Washington city, 3.9 percent of families have annual incomes above $200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of error, given in percentage points, was 1.2.

7. Kent: In this
Washington city, 4 percent of families have annual incomes above $200,000,
according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of error,
given in percentage points, was 2.1.

7. Kent: In this Washington city, 4 percent of families have annual incomes above $200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of error, given in percentage points, was 2.1.

6. Renton: In
this Washington city, 5.2 percent of families have annual incomes above
$200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of
error, given in percentage points, was 1.9.

6. Renton: In this Washington city, 5.2 percent of families have annual incomes above $200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of error, given in percentage points, was 1.9.

5. Federal Way:
In this Washington city, 5.4 percent of families have annual incomes above
$200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of
error, given in percentage points, was 2.1.

5. Federal Way: In this Washington city, 5.4 percent of families have annual incomes above $200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of error, given in percentage points, was

4. Auburn: In
this Washington city, 6.5 percent of families have annual incomes above
$200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of
error, given in percentage points, was 4.2.

4. Auburn: In this Washington city, 6.5 percent of families have annual incomes above $200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of error, given in percentage points, was 4.2.

3. Kirkland: In
this Washington city, 16.2 percent of families have annual incomes above
$200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of
error, given in percentage points, was 3.2.

3. Kirkland: In this Washington city, 16.2 percent of families have annual incomes above $200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of error, given in percentage points, was

2. Seattle: In
this Washington city, 17.7 percent of families have annual incomes above
$200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of
error, given in percentage points, was 1.6.

2. Seattle: In this Washington city, 17.7 percent of families have annual incomes above $200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of error, given in percentage points, was

1. Bellevue: In
this Washington city, 19.5 percent of families have annual incomes above
$200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of
error, given in percentage points, was 3. Now, a look at Washington’s cities
ranked by families in poverty.

1. Bellevue: In this Washington city, 19.5 percent of families have annual incomes above $200,000, according to recently released Census Bureau figures. The margin of error, given in percentage points, was

About 11.6
percent of American families live below the poverty line, set at $23,850 in
annual income for a family of four. A single person bringing in more than
$11,670 a year is above the poverty line set by the federal government.

About 11.6 percent of American families live below the poverty line, set at $23,850 in annual income for a family of four. A single person bringing in more than $11,670 a year is above the poverty line set

About 11.6
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Washington’s
poverty rate – with 9.5 percent of families living in poverty – is slightly
lower than the national average. Click through to see how the state’s cities
compare when it comes to the percentage of families living in poverty.